A 6.5-m ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction Hs is zero at B, determine the smallest value of Hg at A for which equilibrium is maintained. B 6 m A 2.5 m

A 6.5-m ladder AB leans against a wall as shown. Assuming that the coefficient of static friction Hs is zero at B, determine the smallest value of Hg at A for which equilibrium is maintained. B 6 m A 2.5 m

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Hs is zero at B, determine the smallest value of Hg at A for which equilibrium is maintained.
B
6 m
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- 2.5 m

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